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on the contrary, she was warning the united states government -- he was warning the united states government about his son's possible involvement in islamist extremism. >> the idea that the imf is some somehow ar tick late its reasons for carrying out specific attacks. >> and if there was one that referenced the i.m.f. attack, i guess i missed it. host: secretary of state clinton, we'll hear what she has to say. >> obviously we see global implications from the war in yemen and the ongoingxd efforts by al qaeda in yemen to use it as a base for terrorist attacks far beyond the region. soñr we are going to listen and consult with those who have longhorns experience in yemen, such as his majesty and excellence cri and others, and work together to try to encourage the government take steps that will lead to a more lasting period of peace and stability. >> as his excellence as i has said, there's been numerous conflict ins yemen and seem to get worse and worse with more players involved, and it's time for the international community to make it clear to yemen that their expectations and conditions
on the contrary, she was warning the united states government -- he was warning the united states government about his son's possible involvement in islamist extremism. >> the idea that the imf is some somehow ar tick late its reasons for carrying out specific attacks. >> and if there was one that referenced the i.m.f. attack, i guess i missed it. host: secretary of state clinton, we'll hear what she has to say. >> obviously we see global implications from the war in yemen and...
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of the united states and the president of the united states with reckless disregard for the perception and the reality of what would be seen as a breach in security for terrorists of all walks of life to be able to make the assessment i can do it, too. i'm saddened and disappointed and i'm outraged and i would ask you to check your patriotism and find out why you had to do something of that level. with that in mind, i do respect your constitutional rights i respect them because i respect this nation and i respect the rights and responsibilities of the of of the congresses and this committee and i will ask the question that both of you can answer. you had a duty to inform the secret service officer that you were not invited guess. you dressed the part. you did not receive an official invite. your names did not appear on the guess list and your invitation from michelle jones was denied. what more did you need in order to understand that you were not invited? >> on the advice of counsel, i respectfully assert my rights not to answer your question. >> after being told you had not received
of the united states and the president of the united states with reckless disregard for the perception and the reality of what would be seen as a breach in security for terrorists of all walks of life to be able to make the assessment i can do it, too. i'm saddened and disappointed and i'm outraged and i would ask you to check your patriotism and find out why you had to do something of that level. with that in mind, i do respect your constitutional rights i respect them because i respect this...
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we represent law enforcement throughout the united states. this is a critical issue, no matter what size your agency is. if you are a large agency like new york or if you are a one-man police department, the ability to share information and communicate that information in a timely fashion is critical to public safety. we support wholly the efforts to remove the d-block from the auction and to provide that for public safety. what we need to see is leadership, here in washington. you have heard or you will hear from the public safety people who say how important this is that we are able to communicate and not just law enforcement to law enforcement but law enforcement talking to fire services to emergency services people. everyone must be able to communicate. they must be able to talk and send data between each other and it's very important that the people in washington, our leaders and elected officials take a leadership position and provide us with the tools so we can make our communities at home safe. >> thank you, chief lane. i introduce ch
we represent law enforcement throughout the united states. this is a critical issue, no matter what size your agency is. if you are a large agency like new york or if you are a one-man police department, the ability to share information and communicate that information in a timely fashion is critical to public safety. we support wholly the efforts to remove the d-block from the auction and to provide that for public safety. what we need to see is leadership, here in washington. you have heard...
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haiti helped united states to be what it is. but were it not for haiti, you probably would be speaking french on the west side of the mississippi now. the 13 states that form the louisiana territory, we in haiti helped it happen by defeating the in a poleion troops there in haiti. but qua did the united states gain from us? venezuela, colombia, venezuela and ecuador. left from haiti with men, weapons, boats, to liberate those places. and to show his gratitude toward haiti, the ven wail and flag is the haitian flag, the yellow flag on top. black slaves rising up against the white masters and beating them even though benefiting the united states from it, even though we benefit from south america. no, you shouldn't do that. 60 years haiti was under embargo. if you want to know how haiti got support, look at its beginnings. i'm go not going to and solve the leadership of haiti also. it has been predatory. i have been fighting against them since i can remember. but a new day is coming to haiti and it began back in 2006 with the elect
haiti helped united states to be what it is. but were it not for haiti, you probably would be speaking french on the west side of the mississippi now. the 13 states that form the louisiana territory, we in haiti helped it happen by defeating the in a poleion troops there in haiti. but qua did the united states gain from us? venezuela, colombia, venezuela and ecuador. left from haiti with men, weapons, boats, to liberate those places. and to show his gratitude toward haiti, the ven wail and flag...
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kennedy institute for the united states senate. we are gathered this boston campus of harvard university. and then ordered determined by lottery, let me introduce the three candidates with us. scott brown, republican candidate is in his third term in the state senate representing the middlesex and north old districts. he previously served three terms in the house. martha coakley, the democratic candidate is the attorney general of massachusetts. she was elected in 2006 after serving eight years as district attorney of middlesex county. joseph kennedy, no relation to the late senator, is an independent candidate who is a member of the national libertarian party. preparing questions, i consulted members of the media and other peoples whose judgment i trust. the questions themselves are known only to me. to the audience, please hold your applause until the end. we will begin with a series of questions leaving time in each round for a response and discussion. but lottery, the first question will go to mr. brown, then ms. coakley and th
kennedy institute for the united states senate. we are gathered this boston campus of harvard university. and then ordered determined by lottery, let me introduce the three candidates with us. scott brown, republican candidate is in his third term in the state senate representing the middlesex and north old districts. he previously served three terms in the house. martha coakley, the democratic candidate is the attorney general of massachusetts. she was elected in 2006 after serving eight years...
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i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the speaker pro tempore: the chair will receive a message. the messenger: madam speaker, a message from the senate. the secretary: madam speaker. the speaker pro tempore: madam secretary. the secretary: i have been directed by the senate to inform the house that the senate has agreed to h.con.res. 3145 in which the concurrence of the house is requested. the speaker pro tempore: the chair lays before the house a communication. the clerk: the honorable the speaker, house of representatives, madam, pursuant to the permission granted in clause 2h of rule 206 the rules of the u.s. house of representatives the clerk received the following message from the secretary of the senate january 21 at 5:20 p.m., that the senate passed h.r. 3462. with best wishes, signed, sincerely, lorraine c. miller, clerk of the house. the speaker pro tempore: the chair lays before the house the following enrolled bills. the clerk: an act to do
i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the speaker pro tempore: the chair will receive a message. the messenger: madam speaker, a message from the senate. the secretary: madam speaker. the speaker pro tempore: madam secretary. the secretary: i have been directed by the senate to inform the house that the senate has agreed to h.con.res. 3145 in which the...
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., in cooperation with the united states house of representatives. any use of the closed-captioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u.s. house of representatives.] the speaker: the house will come to order. the prayer will be offered by the guest chaplain, rabbi galstein. the chaplain: our god and god of all of all of our ancestors, we ask that the light of your presence guide the hearts and linds of the leaders of this great nation gathered here today. may the wisdom of your teachings guide them to act for justice and to lift up the stranger, the orphan and the widow. open the hearts of our leaders with your compassion. help them to lead with integrity always remembering that your wisdom resides in every heart as the deepest truth of our humanity. may our leaders always remember that your guidance is not in the heavens alone nor far beyond the seas but within each of us, in our mouths and in our hearts to carry into action in the world. may our leaders, therefore, serve as beacons
., in cooperation with the united states house of representatives. any use of the closed-captioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u.s. house of representatives.] the speaker: the house will come to order. the prayer will be offered by the guest chaplain, rabbi galstein. the chaplain: our god and god of all of all of our ancestors, we ask that the light of your presence guide the hearts and linds of the leaders of this great...
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it's countries, it's institutions that have bought debt from the united states for all united states dollars or equivalents. and look at what's happened to us. you know, this is -- if you think back two years, we had a tsunami. we heard it coming. we put these things down and heard that gigantic wave. this is the wave. just look at it, friends. it doesn't matter whose numbers you use, something like this turns up no matter what you try to do to avoid it. and it says that in 1999, here we are, that we are already approaching 50% of our gross domestic product, the equivalency of that in debt. but now look what happens after 2009. it becomes absolutely unsustainable. see, as you go to 2019, it's already exceeded 100%. and most people don't think we can survive on 100% for any period of time. for our task force members, you are all going to see what happens to america after the second world war, and some people who don't want to do anything are going to say, we had a great big debt -- talking to the two governors -- we had a great big debt because it's dissimilar because all that debt wa
it's countries, it's institutions that have bought debt from the united states for all united states dollars or equivalents. and look at what's happened to us. you know, this is -- if you think back two years, we had a tsunami. we heard it coming. we put these things down and heard that gigantic wave. this is the wave. just look at it, friends. it doesn't matter whose numbers you use, something like this turns up no matter what you try to do to avoid it. and it says that in 1999, here we are,...
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pointing out that these individuals can fly back to the united states with american passports. the dangers of radicalization in yemen are troubling. the alleged shooter at fort hood was radicalized. and now we have learned that the alleged christmas day terrorist was reportedly also in contact with the cleric in yemen. convicted terrorist john walker lind was radicalized, leading to his collaboration with the taliban in afghanistan. last week, president obama said now is not the time for partisanship but time for citizenship and come together and work together with the seriousness and purpose that our national security demands. working together demands that this administration work with congress, both republicans and democrats in good faith to provide information and answer questions, consider solutions and develop a strategy to defeat al qaeda whenever and however we can. the administration must live up to the present challenge to involve congress in the active participation on counterterrorism matters. this can only happen if the legislative branch, republicans and democrats,
pointing out that these individuals can fly back to the united states with american passports. the dangers of radicalization in yemen are troubling. the alleged shooter at fort hood was radicalized. and now we have learned that the alleged christmas day terrorist was reportedly also in contact with the cleric in yemen. convicted terrorist john walker lind was radicalized, leading to his collaboration with the taliban in afghanistan. last week, president obama said now is not the time for...
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states could be -- when a possible return to the united states could be accomplished. on a brighter note, naomi, a wichita state graduate, is part of a 21-member team from international lifeline that escaped unhurt and has returned to kansas. then, there is scott and wanda miller of heston, who are now safely home with their null adopted haitian son, 16-year-old junior ornville miller. many others such as jack and amy glover of hays, kansas, are currently in the process of adopting children and waiting news from haiti. even today we put pressure on the department of state to see that this adoption is completed and that their child can be returned to them in the united states. i'm proud to recognize these great individuals and many other kansans who have devoted their lives to the betterment of haiti through many years before the crisis and will do so into the future. it gives me hope to see so many americans and people around the world putting aside cultural, racial and political differences to ban together in our effort to rebuild the damaged nation. all who have dona
states could be -- when a possible return to the united states could be accomplished. on a brighter note, naomi, a wichita state graduate, is part of a 21-member team from international lifeline that escaped unhurt and has returned to kansas. then, there is scott and wanda miller of heston, who are now safely home with their null adopted haitian son, 16-year-old junior ornville miller. many others such as jack and amy glover of hays, kansas, are currently in the process of adopting children and...
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an appreciation to the president of the united states who moved swiftly. there was no hesitation on the commitment that president barack obama had. and in fact, he quickly offered his prayers but he acknowledged the devastation, making note of the fact that he had seen collapsed hospitals, crumbled homes, men and women carrying their injured neighbors to the streets and he acknowledged that it was truly heartwrenching. sufficient to make you tremble. and so moving swiftly, he directed his administration to coordinate in an aggressive manner to save lives. and the people of haiti will have the full support of the united states in the urgent efforts to rescue those trapped beneath the rubble and deliver the humanitarian relief and food, he's authorized a usaid and the state and department of defense is working together. he's mobilized a large number of individuals, including our military efforts. i also want to take note that the secretary of homeland security has indicated that our resources, including the united states coast guard and fema of which we have
an appreciation to the president of the united states who moved swiftly. there was no hesitation on the commitment that president barack obama had. and in fact, he quickly offered his prayers but he acknowledged the devastation, making note of the fact that he had seen collapsed hospitals, crumbled homes, men and women carrying their injured neighbors to the streets and he acknowledged that it was truly heartwrenching. sufficient to make you tremble. and so moving swiftly, he directed his...
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that the united states of america, the u.s. congress is there with you. we will leave no stone unturned to help save lives. the next 72 hours is crucial in terms of saving lives, in terms of preventing any kind of epdemics, in terms of keeping food going and the water clean and making sure that there's no disease, looting, things like that. so we need to do everything we can. i know we will. and, again, we will leave no stone unturned. as chairman of the western hemisphere subcommittee, i know our committee will be right in there with our sleeves rolled up and do everything we can to help the people of haiti. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. the gentleman yields back. pursuant to the order of the house of january 12, 2010, the unfinished business is the further consideration of the veto message by the president on house joint resolution 64 by the clerk will report by title. the clerk: house joint resolution 64, joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010
that the united states of america, the u.s. congress is there with you. we will leave no stone unturned to help save lives. the next 72 hours is crucial in terms of saving lives, in terms of preventing any kind of epdemics, in terms of keeping food going and the water clean and making sure that there's no disease, looting, things like that. so we need to do everything we can. i know we will. and, again, we will leave no stone unturned. as chairman of the western hemisphere subcommittee, i know...
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god bless the united states of america. [applause] ♪ ["hail to the chief"] ♪ ["hail to the chief"] >> president obama spent about an hour-and-a-half with house republicans at the legislative retreat in baltimore. it is an unusual but not unheard of even where the president visits with other members -- where the president visits with members of the other party. we have been listening to the president's remarks. the white house and republican leaders open it up to c-span cameras. we thank them for that. we will open our phone lines to you for your reactions. here is our plan. we will show you the remainder of this as the president leaves. we will then wait for the republican news conference we're expecting to start at any moment. we will bring that to you live and take your telephone calls. the republican conference chair said we hope to have a serious conversation with the president about our proposal. what do you think? is the conversation series? the first call is on the democrats' line. >> all i can say is, "way to go
god bless the united states of america. [applause] ♪ ["hail to the chief"] ♪ ["hail to the chief"] >> president obama spent about an hour-and-a-half with house republicans at the legislative retreat in baltimore. it is an unusual but not unheard of even where the president visits with other members -- where the president visits with members of the other party. we have been listening to the president's remarks. the white house and republican leaders open it up to...
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croix in the united states virgin islands. the lands to be included in this new historic site represent the largest undeveloped natural area remaining on the island. and there is very strong local support for protecting it as park land for future generations. the new park, mr. speaker, encompasses about 11,500 acres, 3/4 of which are submerged lands containing one of the largest and healthiest coral reef systems in the region. the national park service has studied this site and testified that it meets the criteria for additional -- addition to the system. congresswoman christensen is to be commended for her commitment to preserving the unique history and the culture of the beautiful island of st. croix. so we urge our colleagues to support passage of h.r. 3726, and i reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from utah rise? mr. bishop: mr. speaker, i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. bishop: thank you, mr. speaker. we have
croix in the united states virgin islands. the lands to be included in this new historic site represent the largest undeveloped natural area remaining on the island. and there is very strong local support for protecting it as park land for future generations. the new park, mr. speaker, encompasses about 11,500 acres, 3/4 of which are submerged lands containing one of the largest and healthiest coral reef systems in the region. the national park service has studied this site and testified that...
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it urges member states of the united nations to join the united states, the african union, the economic community of west african states and the european union in imposing sanctions against the ruling junta in guinea until constitutional order is restored. it supports regional efforts to resolve the conflict. it calls on noves ruling junta to uphold their pledges to organize free and fair and transparent elections to restore civilian rule in guinea. and it expresses solidarity with the people of guinea in this time of extreme uncertainty in their lives. i want to thank the chairman of the house foreign affairs committee, mr. berman, for supporting this measure and enabling it to come to the floor today. i urge all my colleagues to support this noncontroversial and timely resolution. with that, i reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves. the gentleman from new jersey. mr. payne: i reserve the balance my time and -- the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from texas. mr. poe: we have no other speakers, i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker
it urges member states of the united nations to join the united states, the african union, the economic community of west african states and the european union in imposing sanctions against the ruling junta in guinea until constitutional order is restored. it supports regional efforts to resolve the conflict. it calls on noves ruling junta to uphold their pledges to organize free and fair and transparent elections to restore civilian rule in guinea. and it expresses solidarity with the people...